26-8618-_Authorization_to_Advertise.pdf

This is an Authorization to Advertise form for Collier County Board of County Commissioners Procurement Services Division, submitted on behalf of the Public Utilities Water Division in Florida. The solicitation, numbered 26-8618, seeks Generator Maintenance and Repair Services for both portable and stationary generators. The Invitation to Bid (ITB) was authorized for advertisement on February 13, 2026, with a submission due date and time of March 24, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST. The solicitation is open to interested and qualified bidders and may be utilized by other County departments following award in accordance with the Board of County Commissioners Procurement Ordinance.

The County has not designated this procurement as a grant-funded solicitation or implemented local vendor preference requirements. Historically, County departments have spent approximately $1,500,000 annually on these services; however, this figure may not be indicative of future spending patterns. All required approvals have been obtained from the design professional, project manager, Division Director, and Procurement Strategist, and the Grants Office has confirmed that required grantor conditions have been provided and the package is compliant with federal and state funding requirements. Budgetary resources have been identified to fund any resulting award within the budgeted or reasonable threshold.